Veteran Support Campaign Concludes with Veterans Day Ceremonial Haircut

November 12, 2013

Kansas City, Mo. – Yesterday, the National Football League’s (NFL) Troy Polamalu and
hundreds of American citizens nationwide joined the Veterans of Foreign Wars
(VFW) to celebrate “The VFW Mane Event,” a challenge to bring awareness to VFW programs and services
that work to alleviate veterans’ struggles. Supporters of the seven-week campaign raised hundreds of thousands of
dollars that will go toward life-changing VFW programs and services. Last
night, Polamalu celebrated Veterans Day by getting a ceremonial haircut at
Heinz Field to honor America’s service members and their families.

“We should honor
our nation’s veterans, their service and the commitment that they’ve made
to protect our country today, and every day. Thank you America for joining
The VFW Mane Event movement and supporting the VFW. And, most of all,
thank you to the men and women who served our nation,” said Polamalu.

"What a great
way to honor our nation’s veterans! The VFW Mane Event united citizens
from across the country and will make it possible for the VFW to
continue providing programs and services that help alleviate the
struggles that our veterans face all too often,” said John Hamilton, VFW
Adjutant General.

“We deeply
appreciate our event sponsors and the thousands of others who joined the
movement by making donations, cutting their hair and sharing the campaign with
family and friends. We hope that America continues to support veterans
and their families," said Hamilton.

Head &
Shoulders, the official shampoo of the NFL, and Sport Clips Haircuts, the
official haircutter of the VFW, were The VFW Mane Event campaign partners.

Funds raised
during The VFW Mane Event will directly support the VFW’s programs, ranging from
helping veterans file VA claims to offering help to military families in need
of emergency financial assistance and providing employment and education
resources. The VFW encourages citizens to continue supporting veterans, even
after Veterans Day. For more information
visit www.vfwmaneevent.org.

ABOUT TROY POLAMALU: Strong safety of the Pittsburgh Steelers and a USC graduate,
Troy has an exceptional record: he's a 6-time Pro Bowl Selection, 4-time NFL
All-Pro, 2010 AP Defensive Player of the Year, 2-time Super Bowl Champion, 2010
NFL Alumni Player of the Year and stands out for having the #1 selling jersey
in the country.

Photo Caption: Past
Pennsylvania State VFW Commander Ruth A. Fairchild makes a ceremonial cut to
Pittsburgh Steeler Troy Polamalu's hair during the VFW Mane Event on Nov. 11,
2013. This was Polamalu's first haircut in more than 10 years.